Chicago Brewhouse Riverwalk

"On a recent R&R trip to Chicago, I made a stop at Chicago Brewhouse on the Riverwalk, and it ended up being a perfect Chicago afternoon weather wise. The setting: which is an open terrace right at the corner of Wacker Drive (yes, the same Wacker Drive made famous in the Blues Brothers) and the Wabash Ave Bridge. From my table I could see the skyline, hear the L Train of the city, and watch the boats pass by. As a fan of local craft beer, this place really celebrates Chicago’s brewing culture. With so many local options (Chicago has like over 100 Craft Breweries), I went for the Riverwalk Vienna Lager, brewed for them by Dovetail Brewery. Smooth, crisp, and exactly what I was looking for on a sunny afternoon. For food, I went with the Maxwell Street Split, a one-of-a-kind combo with both a Chicago-style hot dog and a Polish sausage on the same bun. The hot dog came loaded with all the classics (onion, relish, mustard, tomato, pickle, celery salt), while the Polish was stacked with grilled onions, mustard, and sport peppers. It was over the top in the best possible Midwest way and paired perfectly with my beer. They were also running CHItober Fest during my visit, which meant even more German-style beers on tap plus brats, pretzels, and schnitzels. Between that, the views, and the atmosphere, it really felt like the best of Chicago in the fall. If you’re looking for a spot that combines great food, local craft beer, and classic Chicago vibes, I’d highly recommend Chicago Brewhouse Riverfront."

"We loved eating by the water! We had the flatbread pizza and the Chicago beef sandwich. Both were great for a lunch by the water. The views were great. The staff was friendly."

"We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, especially given its touristy location. This is a great spot to enjoy a nice pint of beer with excellent city and river views."

"Service was slow but this was probably due to how incredibly busy it was! Sitting on the riverside for dinner was exactly what we needed after a long travel day. Everyone was pleased with their meals and drinks. I had the quinoa bowl and finished almost every bite! It was just enough food and for a great price. I think the best part was being able to sit on the River and watch the boats go by. Definitely going back to this place!"

"Enjoyed our beers and the pretzel was really good. They were able to sit a group of 8 of us on inside around lunchtime so that was nice. Server was also really nice. 9/20- decorated and celebrating Oktoberfest"